A Liverpool man found dead in Thailand was murdered, his family claimed.

Darren Taylor, 34, originally from Everton, was killed on Thursday in Thailand.

Friends said he had been living in the country’s capital Bangkok for the past three or four years.

His family were too upset to speak at their home near Goodison Park yesterday.

His sister Lydean said on Facebook that he was murdered by a man who fled the scene before returning and waiting for police.

Family and friends appealed for donations to help raise more than £10,000 needed to fly his body home.

A Facebook group called Help us to get Darren Home said he had died as a result of violent crime.

Darren Taylor, who was murdered in Thailand

The group said: “Darren was taken from us on 13/06/13 in Thailand as a result of a violent crime and we’d like to lay him to rest in Liverpool in the presence of his family.

“The Taylor family are hoping to raise funds to help with the cost of bringing home the body of their son, brother, uncle Darren who was tragically taken from us.

“The family are getting no government funding to help with the cost which will be in the excess of £10,000.”

Friends and relatives posted tributes to Darren, a former Childwall High pupil, on the site.

Maxwell Kevin wrote: “Hearing of the death of an old school friend born the same year from the same neighbourhood, reminds me of how precious life is.

“Taken in your prime, and at your best.

“I only spoke to you recently old friend from across the world, with you inspiring me. Gone, but not forgotten Darren. Sleep well x” Another friend, Pepper Skull, said: “Miss u so much can’t stop cryin, I don’t know how I’m gonna talk u anymore justice will b done love u loads xxxxxxx so many broken hearts in the world, xxxx”

Michelle Dean wrote: “So sad and gutted my dear friend We were only chatting on 23rd last mth about u coming home. Cant believe I wont see u again, just been reading our conversations. Love and will miss u always.”